Name: Legion 5
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 462422
Rating: 3.8 (78 reviews)

Lenovo Legion 5 - Pros & Cons

directional keys are nice and big
stylish design
were crisp and took center-stage
the keyboard is incredibly comfortable to use
the keyboard is exceedingly comfortable and responsive
accurate
high resolution and taller aspect ratio
RTX 3070 delivers reasonable gaming speeds
The components are well-placed for both of those uses
great connectivity and attractive price
good overall display performance and an agreeable price
viewing angle stability of the IPS screen is very good
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
The keyboard itself is roomy and comfortable
roomy
crisp
fast
high refresh rate also results in a very smooth impression
smooth gliding and accurate recording of gestures
lower times are better here
plenty of performance with a fast 165 Hz display
The performance is stable even under sustained workloads
the panel is also suited for picture/video editing
screen shows good response rates in our tests
The build quality itself is good
plenty of performance and it is also very efficient
Legion 5 does perform decently well at 1080p
the touchpad is accurate and comfortable for everyday usage
well-built and performs great
The IPS panel is crisp
the colours are stunning
played very smoothly
speed which is very quick
s very straightforward and quite effective
it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate
contrast ratio is good 1190:1
This provides comfort in extended periods of use
efficient and health-friendly profiles
upgradability options are looking good
the touchpad feels smooth and accurate
It tracks all movements and gestures well
sound relatively natural with a lot of emphasis in the vocal range
can complete tasks faster and provide a smoother experience overall
The 1080p display is decently sharp and provides enough space for multitasking
sequential read speed is particularly impressive
The keyboard feels comfortable to type on for long periods
It can also create and store complex passwords and offers identity restoration services
Speakers are well-suited for spoken content
nice
quiet keyboard
good connectivity
and solid internals
This laptop achieved good results in other areas as well
enough volume and some decent bass
s an easy upgrade path ahead
extremely quiet and easy to manage
RTX 3070 performs well for gaming
The components are well-positioned for both content creation and gaming
The extra height provides welcome space for gaming and work
excellent connectivity and attractive price
Legion s features are quite good too
the bottom-firing speakers are fine
look rich and vibrant
powerful
has good screen quality
and has decent graphics
The game looks fantastic on this laptop
Viewing angles on the system are excellent
it was remarkably stable throughout the 15 runs
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
Legion 5 Pro with me
which was pure awesome
Battery Life and Performance The Legion 5 performs well
Viewing angles are wide and generous
Games feel responsive
and they look great
The laptop was quite versatile beyond gaming
Legion 5 Pro bodes well with work tasks
everything looks sharp and smooth
excellent promises of key travel
The keyboard feels extremely comfortable and is responsive

well-rounded enough to make the percussion pop
terrible audio
the base model s paltry 512GB of storage
couldn t find my favorite laptop in stock
bottom-firing speakers were surprisingly loud
Windows 10 gestures like two-finger scrolling were a bit finicky
the laptop does not come with a Mini DisplayPort
it felt a bit sticky at first
Battery life is unsurprisingly short during gameplay
it lacks a sliding privacy shutter
stresses the CPU rather than the GPU to render a complex image
its design is a bit drab
slightly sluggish performance
Lenovo's touchpad is a disappointment
CPU performance
does lead to the keys being somewhat cramped
the mid-range is too muddy
machine is not well-suited to long play sessions away from a power source
second AMD-based laptop in a row
GPUs and CPUs
its high cost for gaming alone in the face of cheaper alternatives
high cost for gaming alone in the face of cheaper alternatives
is expensive to manufacture
low contrast
Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to
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trackpad is offset to the left and measures 105mm x 70mm
The frame rate barely dropped below 100fps
it s rather limited
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the process is not simple
minor backlight bleeding at the lower edge
notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
bulky and heavy
lacks dedicated buttons
light intensity of the backlight is not lowered
native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors
prices may not be accurate
Speakers lack bass and sound quiet
Battery lasts only a little over 3 hours of video playback
The game is very choppy at high settings
easy to access the internals
dark scenes too dark and bright scenes a bit too bright
the click buttons are too soft and the pad sits too far
The mid-range is a little muddy
no exterior heat on the panels
LenovoLegion 5 Pro s touchpad is a letdown
and a headset or a busy workplace
The touchpad is on the small side
The speakers themselves have weak treble and muddy bass
No sign of thermal throttling here either
G-Sync display
no backlight to connect cables in the dark
Orange Room kept throwing a Java error
heavy game that takes a lot of PC to get above 60 FPS
Legion's lead was a bit smaller
lack of others in the market
fans run loud
drums and bass were exceedingly difficult to hear in some spots
risk accidentally clicking the trackpad
performance mode only made a small difference in some games and settings
Legion does not meet the highest quality standards
does not offer real-time tracing support
the laptop lacks support for biometrics
The full keyboard felt a little cramped at first
plugging in an external screen via the USB Type-C port
the trackpad is actually clickable

Lenovo Legion 5 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	15.6 in Best: MSI GT83 Titan SLI Screen size: 18.4 in
Clock speed	3200 MHz Best: Razer Blade Stealth 13 Clock speed: 3733 MHz
Weight	2300 g Best: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Weight: 450 g
Resolution	1920 x 1080 Best: Dell XPS 13 7390 - Flip design / 32 GB LPDDR4X / Intel Iris Plus Graphics / 1 TB SSD / 13.4" - WVA Resolution: 3840 x 2400

Lenovo - Video Reviews (9)

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Lenovo Legion 5 - Full Specifications

Resolution	1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio	16:9
Screen size	15.6 in
Widescreen	Yes
Panel type	IPS
Brightness	250.0 cd/m²
LCD backlight technology	LED backlight

Graphics processor	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video memory size	4 GB
Video memory type	SDRAM

RAM size	16 GB
Technology	DDR4 SDRAM
Form factor	SO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed	3200.0 MHz
Max RAM supported	16 GB
Memory slots	2

Interface	Gigabit Ethernet

Colour of product	Black
Housing material	Polycarbonate ABS

Battery capacity	60.0 Wh
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

Built-in microphone	yes
Speakers	yes
Codec	Realtek ALC3287

CPU model	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Clock speed	2.9 GHz
Number of cores	8-core
64-bit computing	yes
Cache	L3 - 8 MB

Input method	Keyboard Touchpad
Numeric keypad	yes
Keyboard backlight	yes
Security	Firmware Trusted Platform Module Security Chip

Height	0.94 in
Weight	81.13 oz
Width	14.29 in
Depth	10.22 in

Built in camera	yes
Camera resolution	HD

Main storage	512 GB SSD
Storage type	M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe

Lenovo Legion 5 - Q&A (17)

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boyd_bayer
over 2 years ago
Is the Lenovo Legion 5 good Laptop?
loyce.mclaughlin
about 2 years ago
The Lenovo Legion 5 is a great laptop for getting work done. It comes with powerful CPUs and GPUs that can handle demanding tasks like video editing, programming, or 3D rendering.
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cristen
over 2 years ago
Is Lenovo Legion 5 a gaming laptop?
sherise.robel
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Lenovo Legion 5 is a remarkably powerful, versatile laptop. It's capable of handling gaming, and intensive creative software, while delivering a stunning design and best-in-class display.
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carylon_prosacco
over 2 years ago
Does Lenovo Legion 5 have Thunderbolt?
kera
about 2 years ago
The Lenovo Legion 5 is a versatile gaming laptop with Thunderbolt. The Lenovo Legion 5 has along with USB/HDMI/Ethernet/3.5mm audio, so you can connect all your peripherals with just one connection.
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junior
over 2 years ago
Does The Lenovo Legion 5 have Bluetooth capability?
yolando
about 2 years ago
Yes. The Lenovo Legion 5 ships with Bluetooth capability built in. Simply connect to your Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your smartphone or tablet, for wireless streaming and gaming.
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porter
over 2 years ago
Can Lenovo Legion 5 Run GTA 5?
kenton
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Lenovo Legion 5 is a solid system, and it should be more than capable of handling GTA 5.
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gabrielle
about 2 years ago
Is The Lenovo Legion 5 RAM upgradable?
jacelyn
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can upgrade the RAM on your Lenovo Legion 5 laptop to 32GB. To do that, you'll need to remove the back cover, locate the two DIMM slots, and add new memory.
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pat_sporer
about 2 years ago
Is Lenovo Legion 5 Upgradable?
jacquelyne_gusikowski
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Lenovo Legion 5 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop that users can upgrade with the help of a few simple upgrades. You can upgrade the RAM and SSD on your Lenovo Legion 5 laptop, and the RAM is upgradable to 32 GB through the two DDIM slots.
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kory_witting
over 2 years ago
Does Lenovo Legion 5 have fingerprint?
hershel_howell
about 2 years ago
No, The Lenovo Legion 5 does not have a fingerprint scanner, so you must manually unlock your laptop using passcode.
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ernie
over 2 years ago
Is Lenovo Legion 5 really heavy?
brendon.ohara
about 2 years ago
The Lenovo Legion 5 is a solid laptop with plenty of power and ports. But it's big, thick and heavy.
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nathanael.schroeder
over 2 years ago
Does Lenovo Legion 5 have touchscreen?
eduardo.hand
about 2 years ago
No, The Lenovo Legion 5 series does not come with touch screen.
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evita
about 2 years ago
Does Lenovo Legion 5 have Camera?
sherise.robel
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Lenovo Legion 5 comes with a webcam, which is placed above the screen. The device has a decent viewing angle and is great for chatting with friends and family.
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chelsey
over 2 years ago
Does The Lenovo Legion 5 get hot?
evan.johnston
about 2 years ago
The Lenovo Legion 5 is a powerful laptop, and it will get hot when you’re working with a lot of programs open. It’s normal for the bottom beneath the keyboard to get hot.
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nickole
about 2 years ago
Does the Lenovo Legion 5 have G-Sync?
ettie.altenwerth
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Lenovo Legion 5 supports G-Sync. G-Sync is a technology that synchronizes your monitor's refresh rate.
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lesley.hodkiewicz
about 2 years ago
Is the Lenovo Legion 5 laptop good for Fortnite?
waylon_skiles
about 2 years ago
Lenovo Legion 5 laptop is a great gaming machine and can run a good number of cutting-edge games like Fortnite and Minecraft.
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hal
over 2 years ago
Can The Lenovo Legion 5 Run VR?
fredric.predovic
about 2 years ago
The Lenovo Legion 5 has the required specs and compatible software to run VR headsets out of the box, so you can jump right into your favorite games and apps.
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kennith
about 2 years ago
Does Lenovo Legion 5 have face recognition?
adolph.marks
about 2 years ago
No, The Lenovo Legion 5 does not have facial recognition.
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herbert.hilll
over 2 years ago
Does Lenovo Legion 5 have RGB?
wanda.heller
about 2 years ago
The Lenovo Legion 5 series does come with RGB lighting, and you can expect a very premium look and feel.
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Lenovo Legion 5 Lenovo - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021) Review

4.1

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021) is a lower mid-range gaming laptop. It's a step above the budget-oriented Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2021) but sits below the L...